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Good Government
The speech police
Last week, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission released a new version of its so-called “indirect lobbying” regulation. The changes are mostly window dressing and would still massively expand the state’s regulatory power, require warning labels on opinions, and make some people’s private information public.Jonathan Small | January 18, 2019
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Good Government
OCPA statement on Kevin Stitt inauguration
After Kevin Stitt was inaugurated as the 28th Governor of the State of Oklahoma, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), released the following statement.Staff | January 14, 2019
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Good Government
Speech police, take two
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission this week released a rewritten version of its plan to regulate political speech. The Commission still plans to vote on the proposal this Friday, and could pass either version.Trent England | January 9, 2019
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Good Government
OCPA reacts to Oklahoma legislative leadership elections
After Charles McCall (R-Atoka) was reelected Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma City) was elected President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), released the following statement.Staff | January 8, 2019
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Good Government
Three resolutions for Oklahoma
The new year is a time for resolutions. Here are three for state government, things the Legislature can do in the upcoming session that would make Oklahoma government more effective and accountable.Jonathan Small | January 4, 2019
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Good Government
Privacy protects free speech
Instead of putting Oklahomans on lists and violating their privacy, the Ethics Commission should be working to strengthen our democratic system by protecting Oklahomans’ rights to free speech and personal privacy.Jonathan Small | December 21, 2018
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Good Government
OCPA files open records request on proposed rule 2019-02
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) today filed an open records request with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission seeking details of the Commission’s work with an out-of-state political organization or other outside groups on proposed rule 2019-02. OCPA Executive Vice President Trent England released the following statement.Staff | December 18, 2018
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Good Government
OCPA statement on Oklahoma Ethics Commission’s proposed rule 2019-02
Responding to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission’s proposed rule 2019-02, which would classify as “indirect lobbying” even casual conversations about legislation and could require organizations to publish membership lists, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), released the following statement.Staff | December 17, 2018
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Good Government
A fractured, fragmented mess
Oklahoma government is a fractured, fragmented, poorly organized mess. It’s time Oklahoma reform the structure of state government by making most agency heads appointed directly by the governor. It’s time to command performance, effectiveness, and efficiency.Jonathan Small | December 14, 2018
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Good Government
Voting for responsible government
Oklahoma voters had a clear choice in the election for governor.Jonathan Small | November 9, 2018